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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Happy Birthday to...ARE YOU JOKING?

I recently went to a baby boutique because I had credit to spend. I was on the hunt for a 1st birthday outfit for L. I knew it is a couple months away, but I thought I would get her something super cute with the credit. I found one of those HUMONGO pettiskirts and a cute top with a cupcake on it to match...I fell in love with it and had to have it. Well, until I saw the price tag..It was pretty similar to the one below. How much would you think this outfit costs?

I am walking through the store with the outfit in hand picturing L running around it while we sing Happy Birthday to her....Then, I see the price tag...$75...Wrong! $125...Wrong! $175...DING, DING, DING! We have a winner! It seriously made my jaw drop in the middle of the store. I am sure the sales lady saw me since I was the only one in there at the time. I have trouble spending that much money on a pair of jeans I will wear every day for two years. I am still in shock over it. Even with store credit, I just could not justify it. I have been searching for a replica of it for less. Any ideas?

I found one almost exactly like it at Zulily, but it was sold out! What is Zulily, you may be asking? If you are a expecting or new mom, you MUST know about Zulily.

It is similar to Gilt that I posted about a few weeks ago, but it is ALL about babies, kids, and maternity products. They post weekly deals from various companies. Subscribe immediately for some super cute things with fantastic prices. Here is the Bella Daniella skirt ($24.99) and top ($24.99) I found for a much better deal than the whopping $175. I am sick I missed it!

Let me know if you find anything similar for a good price or any other preshrunken birthday outfits for that matter.

6 comments:

Hi janaan....this is megans sister Jenny... She forwarded your blog to me a few months ago it's been a fun read! I wanted to tell you to check out etsy for some adorable birthday shirts/pettiskirts. I have gotten my 3 year old her bday outfit from there the last three years. Hope this helps...happy shopping!

Ok so I custom make birthday outfits and I don't even charge CLOSE to that and you know that the outfit you found in that store was probably mass produced and cost next to nothing to make! Sad...

I've come across a lot of businesses who buy from www.haloheaven.com IN FACT, it looks like the outfit you saw on zulily was from there and costs less through the actual site.. :) A lot of people claim the cutie creations as their own but in fact they aren't. :)

I try to avoid even going into those stores! If the only thing I can afford is socks, I shouldn't be in there. I am always shocked that they stay in business, but I guess there are enough people willing to spend $175 on a birthday outfit. Obviously their little ones don't have explosive diapers and grow faster than a weed!! lol

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I have a 6 month old daughter, we will call her L. I have loved having her in my life! To be completely honest, however, my motherly instinct only kicked in a little, the rest is a constant learning game.
I am creating this blog to hopefully help other moms/future moms who feel the same by sifting through the multitude of products out there and making you feel as mentally prepared as possible for the wonderful addition to your family. These are just some of the things that worked best for me. I promise to be brutally honest and not sugar coat you soon-to-be-moms so you know what to expect. Hopefully, I can make you laugh every once in a while too.
I am also very price conscious and hope to pass on some of the bargains and rip offs I have discovered.
I am excited to share my experiences so I can make an easy transition to parenthood for my followers (if I have any :)).
Here goes nothing...